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i'm having a flu. vs I have the flu.

'I'm having a flu' is not commonly used in English. The correct and more commonly used phrase is 'I have the flu.'

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Last updated: September 10, 2024 • 20564 views

i'm having a flu.

This phrase is correct, but not commonly used in English.

This phrase can be used to express that you are currently experiencing the symptoms of the flu.

Examples:

I'm having a flu and I feel terrible.
She's having a flu, so she won't be able to come to work today.

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It was quite similar to having the flu.
Demonic permeation's like a flu.
It's just a stomach virus or a flu.
Or maybe it's just a flu.
You could be fighting off a flu.
The bubonic plague was only a flu.
Luke, I'm having a baby.
Look. I'm having a hard time swinging a sword.
I'm having a lot of terrible things.
I'm having a hard time with this.
Well, in theory, I'm having a party tonight.
I'm having a nice dream now.
Tucker, I'm having a crisis here.
I'm having a strange, foreboding feeling.
But I'm having a hard time believing in the supernatural.
I'm having a little problem getting that code.
I'm having a great time with my grill, making burgers.
No, I'm having a kidney transplant.
I'm having a problem with some bullies at work.
But I'm having a hard time following this little act of yours.

Alternatives:

I'm currently experiencing the flu.
I'm currently suffering from the flu.

I have the flu.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that you are currently infected with the flu virus.

Examples:

I have the flu and I need to stay home.
He has the flu, so he won't be able to attend the meeting.

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I just saw my doctor, and he said that I have the flu.
Maybe you should just tell her I have the flu.
Look, e-mail him back that both Cherien and I have the flu.
Please don't tell the supervisor I have the flu. I've been working with a shattered pelvis for three weeks. [Both Laughing]
But we both know I actually have the flu.
And so Sloan Sabbith and Elliot Hirsch anchored and I pretended to have the flu.
Everyone treats me like I have the social bird flu.
I think I have the flu or the plague.
Some of the kids at school have the flu.
Not by the bucket and only when you have the flu.
So bigger dots mean more of your friends have the flu.
I haven't had a bed to myself since that magical weekend when I had the flu.
I have an epic hangover and maybe a touch of the flu.
A bit. I thought I had the flu.
If I have to choose between piano and cold, I take the flu.
All because I got the flu.
I'm sure it's just the flu.
I was home from school with the flu.
Nimah has the flu. I've been doing double shifts.
I think Little L has the flu.

Alternatives:

I am currently infected with the flu.
I am currently suffering from the flu.

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